Hitachi VM-H71A manual 58

CAMERA RECORDING Symptom

Picture does not appear in the viewfinder

General Maintenance

￿Store the camera/recorder without closing the snap and with the case slightly open.

Periodic Maintenance

A precision electromechanical device, the Hitachi VM-H71A requires maintenance after a period of normal use. We expect that no other maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period of warranty unless the camera/recorder is used either heavily or seldom. Defective parts are covered by the warranty. Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the owner. Consult your dealer or local VCR service center for recommendations regarding normal maintenance based on your use patterns, location, and the age of the camera/recorder.

Troubleshooting

Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camera/recorder carefully at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems. If problems develop please check the following possible solutions before inquiring about professional service.

INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE
Symptom	Check Point & Correction
Cassette holder cannot be opened when you push * Connect the power
source
EJECT button.
Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette	* Load cassette in
direction indicated compartment.	by arrow on
cassette.	* Cassette window must be
toward	outside.

Check Point & Correction

* Remove the lens cap.

* Slide the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch to CAM.

* Disconnect the AV input cable from the camera/recorder.

The camera/recorder cannot go into the recording * Check the record-protect tab on the mode, even when the start/stop button is pressed.cassette. See page 22 for details.

	* Push the cassette holder
embossed	PUSH to close it.
	* Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO
	switch to CAM.
Picture is out of focus.	Make sure that FOCUS does not
	appear in the viewfinder.
Auto-focus does not operate.	.If it is displayed, press
FOCUS	button to erase it.
	* Auto-Focus does not operate if
a	special-effects filter is
attached or	the objects shown
on page 39	are being recorded.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR
Symptom	Check Point & Correction
The camera/recorder cannot be set to the	* Check the record-protect

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